Essex recorded five property sales between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, according to Essex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds records. Three sales had a price recorded, ranging from $775,000 to $1,200,000, with a median of $875,000; two transfers, both within the same family and involving trusts,
Essex fire engineers discuss payroll system and chief posting. The Board of Fire Engineers unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and discussed implementing FirstDue as the primary payroll tracking system, with training expected in October. Policy development is underway for the new system,
This week's Essex obituary column carries one notice: Simard, David Donald, 66, of Essex, MA, who died August 30, 2026, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was a longtime CDL truck driver and the son of the late Donald and Claire (Grandmaison) Simard. The obituary was…
Essex recorded eight property deed transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5. Four recorded sale prices, ranging from $775,000 to $1,465,000, with a median of $1,037,500. The period's highest-priced transaction was 17 Addison St., which sold for $1,465,000 on Aug. 10 from seller Corey P. Jackson to
Planning Board advances six zoning amendments for fall special town meeting. Town Planner Valerie Massard briefed the board on proposed amendments including a temporary data center moratorium through January 1, 2028; a 10 percent inclusionary housing requirement for developments of six or more
Essex Board of Fire Engineers schedules interviews for five to nine applicants on September 9, with recommendations for a full-time Fire Chief position due September 8 for the Board of Selectmen. Present were Deputy Fire Chief Ernest Nieberle, Member Christian Hassel, and N. Ouellette. The board
Essex Council on Aging appointed Diane Polley to lead following Kay Joseph's recent death. At the September 1 meeting, the board voted unanimously to appoint Polley, former Vice Chair, to a one-year term as Chairperson, and unanimously appointed Pamela Liaperdos to Vice Chair. Attendees also voted
Essex recorded 14 property transfers between July 31 and Aug. 29. Seven had a sale price recorded, ranging from $775,000 to $1,750,000, with a median of $1,465,000. The month's top sale was 45 Lufkin Point Rd Lot 4, which sold for $1,750,000 on Aug. 3 from Michael P. Ross to Richard Greenblatt. The
Board of Selectmen unanimously appoints Nicholas Ouellette to vacant Fire Engineers Board seat. Town Administrator Brendhan Zubricki reported that a five-member interview committee voted 4-1 to recommend Ouellette after interviews with three candidates on August 19 and August 27. Selectman Peter D.
Essex Conservation Commission ratified an emergency safety clearing at Lufkin and Eastern. Chairman Cliff Ageloff issued a certification for vegetation removal at the request of Chief of Police Shamshack, citing safety concerns at the intersection. The Commission voted unanimously to ratify the